Speakur

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outbuilding

/ˈaʊtˌbɪl.dɪŋ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.25 in modern English

Syllables
out-build-ing
IPA
/ˈaʊtˌbɪl.dɪŋ/
15
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
3
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A building, such as a barn, shed, or garage, that is separate from, but associated with some main building.

verb

present participle and gerund of outbuild

Example Sentences

Etymology

From out + building.

Regional Pronunciation

  • British English: /ˈaʊtˌbɪl.dɪŋ/

Inflected Forms

outbuildings (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

outhouse

Synonyms

outshed

Questions

How do you pronounce outbuilding?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈaʊtˌbɪl.dɪŋ/.
What does outbuilding mean?
A building, such as a barn, shed, or garage, that is separate from, but associated with some main building.
Where does outbuilding come from?
From out + building.

How to pronounce outbuilding

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